GENESIS (55531004) 16/2Pr Solid Shielded; Fire Alarm, Nyc C

The Genesis 55531004 is a 16 AWG, 2-pair solid shielded plenum-rated fire alarm cable, classified for New York City fire alarm installations. It carries the Type FPLP power-limited fire alarm plenum rating. As a result, installers can use it in NYC-jurisdiction commercial buildings where NYC Department of Buildings classification is required. The cable ships in red on a 1000-foot reel.

Genesis 55531004 Specifications

Construction features 16 AWG solid bare copper conductors. In addition, an aluminum/polyester foil shield wraps all conductors with a drain wire. Furthermore, the cable is rated 300 volts with an operating range of -20°C to 75°C. Pair count is 2, making it suitable for two independent shielded circuits.

NYC Classification

First, NYC fire alarm circuits require cable classified by the NYC Department of Buildings under Local Law 5 and Local Law 39. Then, this classification adds stricter low-smoke and burn-resistance requirements beyond standard UL plenum cable. As a result, this 55531004 is specifically built and tested for the NYC market.

Listings and Standards

This NYC-classified shielded plenum fire alarm cable meets:

• UL 1424 — Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits, Type FPLP
• UL 13 — Power-Limited Circuit Cables, Type CL3P
• NYC Department of Buildings classification (Local Law 5 / Local Law 39)
• Plenum-rated per NFPA 262 burn-and-smoke test

Installation Applications

First, the FPLP rating allows installation in fabricated air ducts per NEC 300.22(B). Then, it also runs in plenum spaces per NEC 300.22(C) and in risers. In addition, the foil shield rejects EMI on shielded initiating-device circuits. Therefore, use this part where NYC code or shielded-circuit requirements apply.

Order Genesis 55531004 from Life Safety Consultants

Since 2002, Life Safety Consultants has stocked NYC-classified Genesis fire alarm cable for the metro New York market. To order or check inventory, call 1-888-557-0558. Alternatively, email sales@lifesafetycom.com.

For more information, contact the Life Safety Consultants team at (888) 557-0558, or email us at: sales@lifesafetycom.com